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Big Brothers Big Sisters
OUR MISSION
INSPIRE POTENTIAL
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, while working collaboratively to strengthen the quality of the mentoring field and close the mentoring gap.
The
Mentoring
Gap.
The Mentoring Gap
- Research shows that one out of three youth will reach the age of 18 without the benefit of a positive mentor.
- Locally, that mentoring gap is 392,000 young people in Eastern PA that will grow up without the supportive guidance of a non-parent adult.
ABOUT SCHOOL BASED MENTORING
School Based Programs
- We match volunteers from the 76ers to a Little, who they visit bi-weekly at their office or virtually
- Our matches are professionally supported with our trained Program Coordinators
- We have seen proven results in academic performance and school attendance
- *Due to COVID-19 matches are currently meeting virtually until further notice*
- Students sign up to be matched with Big's who provide:
• Extra encouragement and support
• One on one positive attention
• Someone to talk to about school, friends or home
WHO IS A BIG?
WHO IS
A BIG?
ONE-
TO-ONE
MENTOR
WHO IS A BIG?
We match local professionals and community members with students from a nearby school in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
“Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters” -
Adult volunteer mentors
“Little Brothers” and “Little Sisters” -
Students facing adversity who need an extra friend and role model
FRIEND
WHO IS A BIG?
- An extra friend
- A board game player or sports fan
- Someone who can listen and share
- A role model
UNIQUE MENTORING
EMPOWER POTENTIAL
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) has made quality matches for over 100 years.
•BBBSI is classified as a “Blueprint” program, making us a top intervention and prevention model for children.
• BBBSI supports other youth mentoring organizations through our MENTOR Independence Region by sharing evidence-based best practices and helping them apply them to their own mentoring work.
RELATIONSHIPS
IMPACTFUL
• Program Coordinators check in with students, parents and Big's once a month
• Professional staff are on site during visits and provide fun activities for Big's and Little's
• Program Coordinators provide guidance and advice as the relationship develops with ongoing, continual support
LITTLE
IMPACT
School Based
Mentoring
Students matched to Bigs in the School Based Programs*:
• 92% of Little's believe their Big gives them good ideas on how to solve a problem.
• 94% of Littles think their relationship with their Big is important to them.
• 100% of 76ers Littles surveyed believe their relationship with their Big is important to them
* Based on surveys conducted by BBBS Program Coordinators
BIG
IMPACT
BIG
IMPACT
76ers Volunteers Value Their Mentoring Experience*:
100% of Bigs surveyed believe that being a Big makes their work experience richer
100% of Bigs surveyed are enjoying the experience of being a Big
93% of Bigs surveyed think being a Big made them
feel more connected to their community.
* Based on surveys conducted by BBBS Program Coordinators
New School Partner! Coopers Poynt
PARTNERSHIP
- Camden City School District
- Serves students from K-8th grade
- Little's are matched 6th-8th grade
Coopers Poynt Family School
LOCATION
201 State St. Camden NJ
Program Overview
Program Information
- Program visits occur every other Thursday during lunch at 76ers Office- Lunch is always provided!
- Matches are currently meeting virtually due to COVID-19
- Program starts Mid-October and runs throughout the school year
- Together Bigs and Littles can eat lunch, play games, color and more!
- BBBS professional staff will be on site to lead and coordinate activities
MAKING A MATCH
THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A BIG
IGNITE POTENTIAL
APPLICATION
APPLY
APPLY: Start your application through email. The first step is just providing us a brief amount of contact information.
MAKING A MATCH
- INTERVIEW: Schedule a virtual interview (45 minutes)
- Littles are also interviewed (separately) for the best possible match!
INTERVIEW
BACKGROUND CHECK
BACK- GROUND
- FBI Fingerprinting
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- National Sex Offender Registry
- State Police Check
- Online search
- 3 references (One family, two personal, and any Youth Service Organizations you've worked with).
- BE PATIENT: Background checks can take up to 6-8 weeks.
MANDATED REPORTING
CHILD SAFETY
In Pennsylvania all volunteers who work with children are mandated reported by law.
If you become a Big, you are required by law to make a report to Childline if you have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse
Support from BBBS and your Program Coordinator will be provided
BBBSI serves over 3,000 matches and only makes 1-2 reports a month. That equates to 1% of our matches.
MATCH MEETING
MATCH MEETING
- CONTACT: We find the best match, then contact you to discuss a potential Little.
- FIRST MATCH MEETING: BBBS staff will host an hour-long training for all volunteers then will introduce each Big to their Little.
- FOLLOW-UP: After the initial match meeting, a Program Coordinator will check in with you and your Little.
- SUPPORT: Your Program Coordinator is there to help and guide you as your relationship develops, checking in monthly.
HOW TO DEFEND POTENTIAL
DEFEND POTENTIAL
- Apply to be a Big
- Tell three people about Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring
- Know anyone who was a Big or Little? Tell us.
- Donate
Donate/Defenders of Potential:
SUPPORT US
- Donor-supported organization
- Monthly giving program
- An investment in Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence is an investment in our community and collective future.
THANK YOU
BEGIN YOUR
ENROLLMENT
SUPPORT US
FINANCIALLY
Contact: Kristin Ulrich
Team Leader
School Based Enrollment
kulrich@IndependenceBigs.org
Contact: Kirsten Halker-Kratz
Director
Individual & Institutional Giving
215.701.8110
KHalkerKratz@IndependenceBigs.org